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1 Thaler - 150 Kipper Kreuzer - Ferdinand II Brünn
| Silver | 15.5 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bohemia |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand II (1617-1637) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1623 |
| Value | 150 Kreuzer |
| Currency | Kipper-kreuzer (1620-1623) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#87063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned double headed imperial eagle with austrian arms on breast, beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHID AVS DVX BVR MA MO date
Comment
Mint mark in 1622 is a sort of star (by Krause designated as (s)) or dented leaf.Minted in Brünn - Brno in Moravia, current Czech republic, though listed in Krause under Austria.
Coins of the devaluation Kipper period.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - 150 Kipper Kreuzer - Ferdinand II (Brünn) 1622-1623 coin from the Kingdom of Bohemia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The Kipper Kreuzer was a currency reform introduced by Ferdinand II in 1622, which aimed to stabilize the economy and combat inflation. The coin's unique design, featuring the Bohemian lion on one side and the imperial eagle on the other, reflects the complex political landscape of the time, with the Kingdom of Bohemia being a part of the Holy Roman Empire.
